Dapo, Ma Simon (born Polly Agnis Mason) turns 102 years old today

Dapo, Ma Simon.  Born in the village of St. Joseph in 1923 as Polly Agnis Mason, my mom got married to Simon Jno. Baptiste, a police officer.

They had six children.Sandra,Sarah,Theresa, Addison,Allixson, one of the original members of the Gramacks band, and Wellington Jno.Baptiste.

At 102 years old she lives in Toronto, Canada with her daughters. Polly is the last of her brothers and sisters, with her sister Islie Mason just passing away in Brooklyn, New York, last month.

In 1975 she was recognized as the Mother of the Year in St.Joseph for helping and caring for the people of St.Joe, Layou and Mero. Where some of her family still reside.

So Mama Dapo, Happy Birthday,we all love you, it’s been a long beautiful life, God has blessed you.

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9 Comments

  1. Meridith
    January 25, 2025

    Congratulations Da Po, what a milestone, God bless you and keep you healthy and strong. Have a great celebration with family..
    Love from
    Meridith (from Tarreau) and family

  2. Danzinger
    January 25, 2025

    Happy birthday Dapo. I think we bought frozen Joyce from you in the days of down school, if my memories serve me right. All the best from jean Mero.

  3. Sam Christian
    January 24, 2025

    Lovely lady, lovely service to the community! Celebrate Dapo’s many years with my cool cousins…

  4. Gabriel J Christian
    January 24, 2025

    Ma Simon is an outstanding matriarch of a great St. Joseph family; a true leader. Uncle Simon would be glad to know that you are still going strong. Blessed love to Ma Simon and family for many more years ❤️

  5. LT
    January 24, 2025

    Happy Birthday Dapo!!!

    We love you and all your amazing offspring!
    May God continue to bless you with health, love, strength, and peace of mind! What a beautiful blessing!

    Cheers,
    Leslie, Tracee, and Kelly

  6. Leslie
    January 24, 2025

    Happy Birthday Dapo!!!

    We love you and all your amazing offspring! May God continue to bless you with health, love, strength, and peace of mind! What a blessing!

    Cheers,
    Leslie, Tracee, and Kelly

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  7. Jaime-Ann Lewis
    January 23, 2025

    What a milestone. Congratulations!

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  8. Ruthine N. Figueira
    January 23, 2025

    Congratulations Dapo, may the Almighty God continue to bless you. I am honoured to share the same birthday with you. Let’s continue to cherish Him. Regards to all.

    Much love,
    Ruthine

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  9. Labour power
    January 23, 2025

    Happy BIRTHDAY to Dapo.Dapo was like aother mother to the school children of St.Joseph,Layou,Tarreau,Mero and Agool.Her frozen joys were the best in the island of Dominica.Very,very,very nice lady.

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